Hematological malignancies during pregnancy (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Merav Barzilai
    • Irit Avivi
    • Odelia Amit
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  • Published online on: November 8, 2018     https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2018.1759
  • Pages: 3-9
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Abstract

Hematological malignancy during pregnancy is a rare event, therefore most data on this issue is based on case studies, retrospective studies and expert opinion. The purpose of the present narrative review was to provide an overview of the diagnosis and recommended management of the most common hematological malignancies during pregnancy, based on current literature, with clinical cases, and discussion of the diagnostic and therapeutic options. The therapeutic consensus while coping with hematological malignancies in pregnancy is to salvage the mother, while trying to preserve pregnancy and avoid treatment‑related‑toxicity to the fetus. In most scenarios, particularly during late trimesters, the goal is to administer the same treatment as outside of pregnancy, if possible. Further research is needed for better evidence‑based management.
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Barzilai M, Avivi I and Amit O: Hematological malignancies during pregnancy (Review). Mol Clin Oncol 10: 3-9, 2019
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Barzilai, M., Avivi, I., & Amit, O. (2019). Hematological malignancies during pregnancy (Review). Molecular and Clinical Oncology, 10, 3-9. https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2018.1759
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Barzilai, M., Avivi, I., Amit, O."Hematological malignancies during pregnancy (Review)". Molecular and Clinical Oncology 10.1 (2019): 3-9.
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Barzilai, M., Avivi, I., Amit, O."Hematological malignancies during pregnancy (Review)". Molecular and Clinical Oncology 10, no. 1 (2019): 3-9. https://doi.org/10.3892/mco.2018.1759